The Birthday Gift

Christmas Past by Brian Earl

Dec 1, 202512:12Society & Culture

Teenaged Annie Ide resented being born on December 25 because Christmas always overshadowed her birthday. But a unique birthday gift from an eccentric family friend would change the course of her life forever. Music in T...

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